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Discovery Cube LA 5K & Family Fun Run 1K in LA
August 2: Run, walk, and support science at the Discovery Cube LA 5K and Family Fun Run, followed by family activities and giveaways.
Code Ninjas Grand Opening in Yorba Linda
August 2: Kids create their own video game, score mystery prizes, and explore STEM fun at this grand opening event.
Wende Zine Fest at the Wende Museum in Culver City
August 2: Enjoy zine-making workshops, clothed figure drawing sessions, and over 40 exhibiting artists from all over LA!
Fairy Picnic in Long Beach
August 2: Join a magical day filled with fairy fun and games including fairy lunch box, fairy crowns and fairy garden teacups. Dragon egg toss & games with prizes. Picnic blanket, fairy wand and fairy wings.
Guess the Gadget at Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum in Santa Ana
August 2: Join a docent-led tour of the museum, learn about gadgets used in the Victorian era and enjoy tea and sweets in the dining room after the tour.
Community Fun Day at Fullerton Golf Course
August 2: Celebrate National Golf Month with games, prizes, a free junior golf clinic, and family fun in the sun. All ages welcome.
Wicked Movie Night at the LBX Hangar
August 2: Enjoy watching Wicked and themed activities before the movie.
Family Overnight at the Battleship IOWA Museum in Los Angeles
August 2-3 Experience a unique and memorable adventure by spending a night aboard the historic Battleship IOWA. This family-friendly event allows guests to explore and live like sailors on one the most iconic warships in America. During the stay guests will tour and learn about the ships' role in various wars, families can enjoy hands-on activities fostering teamwork, and sleep in authentic crew berths.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens In Concert at Great Park Live in Irvine
August 2: Watch The Force Awakens at Great Park Live—costumes encouraged, no props allowed.
Rock’n Blues Festival at Bowers Museum
August 3: Enjoy free art-making, face painting, and live music at Bowers Museum's First Sunday Festival.
Health Fair at Discovery Cube LA
August 3-10: Build healthy habits with workshops, stage shows, and fun family activities at this week-long wellness event.
Hug & Groom Horses with Free Rein Foundation
FIRST SUNDAYS: Come learn, hug and groom rescue and therapy horses. You may meet playful mustangs, a feisty thoroughbred, or a big white mule.
Riverfest at the LA State Historic Park
August 3: Celebrate the LA River with live performances, eco-activities, art, and food at this free community festival.
Free Entrance Day to National Parks
Come experience the national parks! Mark your calendar for these free entrance days in 2025!
Toddlers & Tunes at Irvine Spectrum Center
Tuesdays, June 3, July 1, August 5: Toddlers and Tunes takes place on the Giant Wheel Lawn, near the ferris wheel from 10am to 12pm. Enjoy some fun in the sun with complimentary Carousel*, games, interactive DJ, and more.
Civic Expo & National Night Out in La Palma
August 5: Join the City of La Palma for a night of fun and community partnership. Food trucks, family fun zone, resource fair, and live music.
Movie Nights in the Biergarten at Brewery X in Anaheim
June 11, July 16, August 6, September 14: Join Brewery X in Anaheim for family-friendly Movie Nights in the Biergarten. Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. No ticket required.
Queen Mary Movie Night Market
June 13, July 16, August 6: Explore the Queen Mary, browse a lively night market, and end the night with an outdoor movie under the stars. Food, music, and summer vibes await.
USS Midway’s Birthday Celebration in San Diego
September 6: Honor USS Midway’s 80th with free admission, cultural performances, and birthday cake. FREE!
Children’s Entrepreneur Market – Glendale
July 9 & August 6: Come support a farmer's market run entirely by kids. The market features young entrepreneurs selling crafts, food, and more.
Danny Go! Live! at Long Beach Terrace Theater
August 7: Join the fun with “Danny Go!,” a high-energy kids’ show combining music, movement, and learning for ages 3 to 7.
Nixon Summer Nights: Blow Brass at Nixon Library in Yorba Linda
August 7: Turning modern hits into brass-driven grooves — where the horns get funky and the party never stops
Disney Jr. Let’s Play at Disney California Adventure
August 8: Dance at the Block Party, make cupcakes with the SuperKitties, and enjoy shows, crafts, and character greetings all day long.
Toro Nagashi Ceremony at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego
Augsut 8-9: A ceremony to honor those who have passed. The floating lanterns commemorate loved ones and wish them peace. Guests will be able to float their candle-lit lanterns (LED candles) in the lower garden stream during the festival.
Sharks After Dark at Ocean Institute
July 11 & August 8: Guests explore interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity, observe night‑active sharks and rays, and catch an exciting shark feeding session, with beer, wine, food trucks and live music on site.
Shabbat at the Pool at Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach
August 8: Splash in the pool, make Tu B’Av crafts, and enjoy a Shabbat celebration with songs and blessings. FREE
City of Lakewood’s Community BBQ
August 8: Enjoy free food (while supplies last), fun games, contests, and other attractions. Vendors and giveaways on site as well. Fun for the whole family!
Brea Fest in Brea
August 8: Enjoy a day of delicious foods from local restaurants, music, exhibitions, live entertainment, shopping and "Kidsville" that includes face painting, calloon animals, crafts, bounce house, and kid-friendly foods.
Children’s Entrepreneur Market – Brea
August 8: Come support a farmer's market run entirely by kids. The market features young entrepreneurs selling crafts, food, and more.
Jurassic Park in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
August 8-9: Watch Jurassic Park in HD with the LA Philharmonic performing the score live in a thrilling movie-concert experience.
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Studio Tour & Movie at Warner Bros. Studio
August 9: Follow Pee-wee’s adventure on a studio tour, join a costume meet-up, and enjoy a screening with a guest appearance.
Rail Giants Train Museum in Pomona
2nd Weekends: Climb aboard historic locomotives and explore rail history at RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona.
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! at Downtown Disney District
August 9-10: Sing, dance, and craft your way through a Disney Jr. weekend packed with music, bubbles, and photo fun. FREE
Book Lovers Weekend at CRAFTED at the Port of LA in San Pedro
August 9-10: Bring the family for storytime, book swaps, and meetups with local authors at this free literary celebration. FREE
Nisei Week Japanese Festival at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles
August 9-17: Enjoy Japanese cultural food and entertainment for the entire family, the grand parade, queen coronation, car show, and Taiko drum performances.
Cops & Bobbers Youth Fishing Derby in Long Beach
August 9: Kids can fish with marshmallows, worms, and corn at this fun derby with Long Beach Police Department, plus enjoy face painting and games.
Dads and Little Melons at Tanaka Farms
August 9: Ride tractors, taste melons, and join a watermelon eating contest during this sweet celebration of fatherhood.
Car Canvas at Petersen Automotive Museum
August 9: Add your mark to a one-of-a-kind art car at this free, all-ages interactive paint event. Guests can stop by anytime during museum hours to join the community project.
Lemonade Day in Lakewood
August 9: Fifteen young entrepreneurs who completed the Lemonade Day program to learn how to set up, market and run their own lemonade stand are ready to invite the Lakewood community to support their efforts by stopping by to buy a cool glass of lemonade.
End of Summer Festival at 5 Points Plaza
August 9: Play carnival games, dance to the DJ, and snap fun photos during this back-to-school celebration for the whole community.
40th Birthday Dance Party Takeover with Heal the Bay Aquarium
August 9: Dance to 80s hits, play retro games, and celebrate Heal the Bay’s 40th birthday with a free family dance party. FREE
LA County Residents Free Day at Sawdust Art Festival
August 10: LA County Residents (with valid ID) receive free entry between 11am - 8pm to the Sawdust Art Festival. The iconic event features over 180 artists, 3 stages of live music, free art classes, live art demos, local food favorites, beer and wine.
Autism Family Morning at Aquarium of the Pacific
August 10: Join the Aquarium for a special morning exclusively for families with children or adults with autism. The entire aquarium, except Lorikeet Forest, will open at 7am.
Antique Aircraft Display Days at Fullerton Airport
2nd Sunday of the Month: Owners of classic aircrafts are invited to display their aircrafts and visitors are invited to view the displays.
Fiesta Music Festival in San Clemente
August 10: This family fun festival features live entertainment on three stages, contests for all ages, arts and craft exhibit, Kids' Zone with jumpers and face painters, and more.
80th Anniversary Celebration at SS Lane Victory in San Pedro
August 10: Celebrate 80 years of the SS Lane Victory with live music, ship tours, vintage cars, and a local vendor market. FREE
Sunday Session on the Malibu Pier
Aug 10 & Sept 14: Live music, ocean views, and local vendors take over Malibu Pier at this iconic summer series.
Danny Go! Live! at Peacock Theater in LA
August 10: Join the fun with “Danny Go!,” a high-energy kids’ show combining music, movement, and learning for ages 3 to 7.
Free Port of Long Beach Harbor Tours – Registration Dates
April - August: Go aboard a 90-minute narrated excursion and get close to operations at one of the busiest ports in the nation. Tours are held on select Saturday mornings and select Wednesday evenings. Due to extremely high demand, registration is on a lottery basis.
Nike Soccer Club Camp at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach
August 12: Practice soccer skills, play mini games, and enjoy crafts and airbrush tattoos at this action-packed kids event.
Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!
